Butler posted a runner-up finish at the World Golf Village Collegiate. All five Bulldogs finished among the Top 35 in the 100-player field.
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The event was shortened to 36 holes with Monday's suspended play being completed Tuesday morning. The event was played at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla.; Eastern Kentucky University served as the host.
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Will Horne led the charge for the Bulldogs, finishing in a tie for 11
th at four-over 148. Horne's second round Monday (which was completed Tuesday) featured four birdies on the 7,000-yard King and Bear course.
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Leo Zurovac and
Logan Sutto were among a group that tied for 21
st at 151 (+7).
Derek Tabor and
Johnny Creamean finished in a tie for 35
th at 154 (+10).
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North Florida captured the team title at 577 (+1). UNF had the three top finishers in the field, including Brett Schell, who won the event by seven strokes. His 36-hole total was eight-under 136.
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Butler put together rounds of 305 and 297 to move into second place. The Bulldogs' total of 602 (+26) was two shots better than both Embry-Riddle and Bellarmine. There were 16 teams in the field.
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THE BULLDOGS:
T11)
Will Horne, 74-74—148 (+4)
T21)
Leo Zurovac, 77-74—151 (+7)
T21)
Logan Sutto, 78-73—151 (+7)
T35)
Derek Tabor, 78-76—154 (+10)
T35)
Johnny Creamean, 76-78—154 (+10)
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The Bulldogs will have several weeks off from competition before next playing in The Indy at Gibson Bay, which will be hosted by Eastern Kentucky University.
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